How to pronounce inkwell
Say it like ING-kwel. Inkwell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce inkwell. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ING
- kwel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inkwell pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kwelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of inkwell
American and British speakers say inkwell in essentially the same way: /ˈɪŋkwɛl/ in the US and /ˈɪŋkwɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ING-kwel.
What does inkwell mean?
- A container for ink, designed and usually positioned so that a person may conveniently dip a pen (such as a dip pen or quill pen) into it whenever a refill is needed.
- A store of ink built into a pen, comprising a tube attached to the tip of the pen.
Where does inkwell come from?
Compound of ink + well.
Questions about saying inkwell
How do you pronounce inkwell?
Say ING-kwel. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪŋkwɛl/. In British English it is /ˈɪŋkwɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inkwell?
Inkwell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING). Broken into parts: ING · kwel.
Do Americans and Brits say inkwell the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪŋkwɛl/ and the British form is /ˈɪŋkwɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.